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September 25, 2013

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on Lower Health Care Costs

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Brooklyn, NY – Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement on a report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) which demonstrates…
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September 20, 2013

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Opposes Cuts to Food Assistance

Representative Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement about her vote in opposition to  H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, which will remove…
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September 16, 2013

DeLauro, Clarke, Rangel, Meeks, Lewis Introduce Bill Honoring Life of Constance Baker Motley

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressional leaders recently introduced legislation to recognize the courageous and invaluable leadership of Constance Baker Motley by posthumously awarding…
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August 28, 2013

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the March on Washing-ton

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Representative Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, at…
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August 19, 2013

Congresswoman Clarke to Host a Forum on the U.S. Census

Brooklyn, N.Y. – On Monday, August 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., Representative Yvette D. Clarke will host a public information forum about the U.S. Census at Kings County Hospital Center.…
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August 7, 2013

Congresswoman Clarke Opposes Additional Reductions in SNAP Funding

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Representative Yvette D. Clarke denounced reports that Republicans in the House of Representatives intend to reduce food assistance for families and children…
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